Here’s my interpretation for Challenge #2. You’re supposed to let the an embellishment (in this challenge, ribbon) dictate the design for your card. Well, I got some chipboard that I wanted to use, so I used it instead of ribbon. The sketch is GREAT!
I had a spa day today! I used my rad gift card from the in-laws…the head to toe package at Jackson Massage and Day Spa. Let me just give you the itinerary for the day:
The workers at the spa were all: “Are you comfortable?” “Are you relaxed?” “Can I get you anything?” “It’s all about you today.” (how NICE!) Also, got to listen to beach noises and relaxing music all day long (gladly no new age mumbo jumbo though). They did the massage and facial first and I seriously though I wasn’t going to be able to finish out the rest of the day I was SO freekin’ relaxed (can you really be freekin’ relaxed??? ….anyway). Wanna see the toes?
Sorry if toes gross you out!
On to a card….I’ll post down a little so you can scroll past the toes, but still look at the card in case you’re squeamish (I know feet gross some people out)
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That Happy Birthday image is Stampin’ Up! Everything else is non-SU!. I think I’m enjoying stamping again even though I’m not a SU! demo anymore. I can use other products on my projects and not feel like I “need” to be selling only the stuff I’m using. So I’ll probably get lax about posting recipes for cards, but I think people mostly just look at the pics anywayz….Ok so maybe only I do that. Still reading??? Yes? In that case I’ll ramble on a little more.
Knitting: I’m knitting a Booga Bag. I’m a little late on the bandwagon with this project, but it’s so darn cute I don’t care.I’m about halfway completed. No pic…maybe tomorrow. It’s so bright and colorful and easy to knit! Can’t wait to finish.
Employment: Starting my new job at the hospital Monday…no longer a “lady of leisure” as my grandmother put it…yeah right…a nursing student isn’t “leisure” anything. Wish me luck.
Bye for now.
Check out Sarah’s challenge here. All my supplies and Images are Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted.
My first submission:
So I finally got around to making some cards…now that things are settling down from having a new baby, school’s out, holidays are over…etc…. On to the cards already! All images &C Stampin’ Up!
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I love, love , love this card. I tried to get close so you can see the glitter!
The close up:
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ok so I was totally on a ribbon kick there. But when you find a good idea…might as well run with it. Stamping last night was FUN! I think I’ll do it again tonight. Check back tomorrow for some more cards!
So I know I promised a pic of the graduation card I made on Monday, but I already put it in the mail. So, you’ll just have to imagine the most amazing grad card you’ve ever seen, cuz THAT’s how good it was. Heh heh.
Here’s the finished monkey eating banana burp cloth:
And a cool picture frame I made for Nathan’s Room:
I got together with my mom and grandmother tonight to make some Graduation and Mother’s Day cards. Here’s the fruits of my labor. Also, there is a lame attempt at a watermark on these photos. Hopefully I will have time in the near future to sit down and come up with a really creative watermark that’s not so boring. Also, sorry about the lame camera shadow on the photos. Any photo skills I acquired a while back I completely lost due to straying from my blog. Tsk Tsk. Everything is Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted.
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I know I said there was a graduation card too, but I forgot to photograph it. SO, tune in tomorrow for the exciting conclusion!
I’ve been playing with my Paper Fashions this morning. Check it out:
This is designed similar to my friend’s wedding dress. She’s getting married soon. I’m gonna send it to her as a Just ‘Cuz note.
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Made this one last night ‘cuz I was in my jammies. Those are supposed to be fuzzy slippers. Get it?
Looky what I got from amazon.com today:
It is SO much fun! I made paper fashions all night long! Of course I made notecards out of all my fashions, but HEY! I’m a card maker at heart.
Here’s some of my creations:
Business Attire
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Play Clothes!
The papers that come with the book are GREAT! I love love love my Paper Fashions book.
Check out this blog: Paper Fashions – It’s where I got the itch idea for the Paper Fashions book. There’s some REALLY cool ideas there too. Also, check out the video tutorial on how to make extra mini-hangers.
Ok I didn’t make this pie! My grandmother made it, and brought it to my house to bring to Paul when I visited him today. It’s pecan.
People it was still warm. I could just let it sit there and then bring it to my poor brother who is recovering from having his wisdom teeth removed… I mean I AM the one and only sister he’s got, AND the one and only other family member going to visit him (besides Mom, but that doesn’t count). I think I deserve a piece…
Mmmmmm….it was dee-lish. He didn’t even notice…heheheheh
And so I decided the pie was so good that he needed to send my grandmother and Thank You card for making it. BUT as you probably could have guessed little brothers don’t really keep a supply of Thank You cards…or stamps…or know the address of his grandmother. So I came through for him. (I even brought the addressed and stamped envelope…it was an “insert-your-greeting-and-mail” card.) Everything used is Stampin’ Up!
Stop the presses!!! It’s a sock update!
For your review:
A really bad picture of the sock *after* the heel turn.
And an even worse picture of the said “turned heel.” Hey! I think I’ll have a pair of socks in no time… well ok it’s gonna take me a while, but HELLO! I’m knitting a sock here people!
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And now for something to keep you stampers happy! An Artist Trading Card I made for an upcoming SCS ATC swap. It’s SU! demos only, but if you’re a demo I hope you’ll consider joining. It’s FUN! The swap is to make one card using your fav technique and the other is using your fav stamp set. I joined both! This ATC features my fav technique – masking! (and one of my fav stamp sets…just cuz.)
Yes I still stamp.
Here’s some of the latest creations from Studio de Jennifer:
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Are you seeing a trend yet? Gotta love that Faux Postage Technique. Also, I’m still hooked on the 4.25 x 4.25 cards. such a cool size and they still fit in a medium envelope!
Thought I’d share with you the backside of one of my cards.
Here’s the awesome stamp I use on the back of everyone of my cards:
I got it at My Paper Moon in Sebastian, FL one summer when E and me were visiting his parents. Such a cool stamp, and it is totally original – made in Sebastian, FL.
Here’s me modeling my new Stampin’ Up! apron, which I EARNED through great rewards!
Also check out the new ‘do.
My workshop was a success tonight. I had 5 ladies and one talented kiddo stamping with me. I booked a workshop and sold several catalogs. Not too shabby.
Here are some items I am taking to my workshop tomorrow night. Everything used is Stampin’ Up!
The hostess thank you gift:
You might remember this card from my card swap a while back. I made tons extra of this card just ‘cuz, and decided to use it for the Thank you gift. Go to the original post to see supplies used.
I’m demonstrating how to cut and mount a stamp and I’m giving the stamp I use for the demo as the guest door prize. Here’s the little 2-4-6-8 box I plan on using for the stamp:
There will be a lot of new stampers at this workshop, so I’m keeping my projects simple! Here’s the SUPER quick and easy card we are doing as a make ‘n take:
You’ll also remember that we will be making a Post-It note holder as well at this workshop.
Update tomorrow on how the workshop goes!
Here is a post-it note holder we will be making for an upcoming workshop. It’s personalized, that’s why it’s got an “M” on it. This is a really cool project to make in mass quantities because you can cut 3 bases from 1 sheet of card stock. I also used this same design for holding my SIL’s gift card I got her for her B-day. All supplies are Stampin’ Up!
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